• DocumentCode
    1198054
  • Title

    Efficient N×N star couplers using Fourier optics

  • Author

    Dragone, C.

  • Author_Institution
    AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
  • Volume
    7
  • Issue
    3
  • fYear
    1989
  • fDate
    3/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    479
  • Lastpage
    489
  • Abstract
    A technique for constructing an efficient N×N star coupler with large N at optical frequencies is described. The coupler is realized in free space using two arrays, each connected to N single-mode fibers. The highest efficiencies are obtained using a planar arrangement of two linear arrays separated by a dielectric slab serving as free-space region. The coupler is suitable for mass production in integrated form, with efficiencies exceeding 35%
  • Keywords
    Fourier transform optics; integrated optics; optical couplers; optical fibres; optical workshop techniques; Fourier optics; N×N star couplers; dielectric slab; free-space region; linear arrays; planar arrangement; single-mode fibers; Absorption; Apertures; Dielectrics; Diffraction; Fourier transforms; Geometry; Optical fiber couplers; Slabs; Space technology;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Lightwave Technology, Journal of
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0733-8724
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/50.16884
  • Filename
    16884
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1198054